CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y544 WCS

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 WCS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 101,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,716 miles

Both front tyre treads perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,654 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 53,654 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,477 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are worn corroded and pitting

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,574 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 43,372 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
Full BMW 735 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y544 WCS is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y544 WCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y544 WCS?

You can check the full history of Y544 WCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y544 WCS registered?

Y544 WCS is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y544 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 WCS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y544 WCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y544 WCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.